Michael and Christina are hardly liked in my college! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Janice Johnson · 02-13-2004, 04:41 PM

I had two cassettes of Christina Aguilera's "Genie in a bottle" and Michael Jackson's "Bad". I was selling them because I needed some money. Almost everyone I asked was like "I don't like Christina Aguilera and Michael Jackson. I was getting so frustrated and desperate I was asking men in their 40's and 50's to buy them! I was asking young GUYS to buy Christina! I began asking people twice to buy my cassettes without hardly realizing that I already asked them. Finally, a cafeteria cashier and some construction worker bought them. Hehe! I never knew Christina Aguilera was so unpopular. I knew that Michael was sort of not liked.

Dean Winchester · 02-13-2004, 05:10 PM

well, remember, this is college. People who are 19-20 are "too cool" to like stuff on TRL. They're more into Dave Matthews and stuff that "looks cool". Christina, Britney and Justin do not look cool to people who are trying to impress people with their "I'm so cool" music tastes

Steve M. · 02-13-2004, 10:40 PM

Plus, Carson Daly is a twerp.

Dean Winchester · 02-13-2004, 10:47 PM

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Plus, Carson Daly is a twerp.

he's a sellout too. It really pissed me off when he acted like Layne Staley's death was insignificant... WHEN HE WORKED ROCK RADIO WHEN ALICE IN CHAINS WERE ON TOP!!!!!

Hollow · 02-14-2004, 03:35 AM

cool?

SBTB Geek · 02-14-2004, 03:59 AM

Possible reasons:

1. You were selling CASSETTES, no one buys those anymore.
2. The "Genie In a Bottle" cassette you were selling most likely was a bootleg because neither "GIAB" or her debut were released in cassette, only CD.
3. "GIAB" is 5 years old, that song is WAY too old, and it's POP... most college students stay away from pop music as if it was a plague.
4. "Bad" was the beginning of the end for Michael Jackson, if you were selling Thriller or Off The Wall you would of sold them without trouble.
5. People didn't begin to get interested in Christina until Stripped.

Christina isn't unpopular, you were just targeting the wrong crowd.

Dean Winchester · 02-14-2004, 06:21 AM

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3. "GIAB" is 5 years old, that song is WAY too old, and it's POP... most college students stay away from pop music as if it was a plague

5 years old isn't THAT old for pop music. Look how well Madonna's Immaculate Collection still sells (it scans 4000 a week compared to American Life's 800, and it's been out 14 years), and the most recent track on that album was 1990. Also, old greatest hits albums by the likes of Janet, ABBA and Elton John are perennial sellers. I wouldn't say the fact that it's 5 years old (because 99 doesn't FEEL that long ago) but the fact that the type of pop that song was didn't really age well

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4. "Bad" was the beginning of the end for Michael Jackson, if you were selling Thriller or Off The Wall you would of sold them without trouble.

Bad wasn't the classic OTW and Thriller were, but it's certainly better than anything that followed. I know quite a few people who consider Dirty Diana their favorite MJ song.

Steve M. · 02-14-2004, 02:27 PM

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3. "GIAB" is 5 years old, that song is WAY too old, and it's POP...

That's teen pop for you, what's fresh five years ago is stale today. Meanwhile, straight rock from the likes of the Stones, Floyd, Zep and others is timeless. So is mature singer-songwriter pop like Jim Croce. There'll come a time when Christina herself will be stale and forgotten. Just like David Cassidy.

DianeChambers87 · 02-14-2004, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by Steve M.
That's teen pop for you, what's fresh five years ago is stale today. Meanwhile, straight rock from the likes of the Stones, Floyd, Zep and others is timeless. So is mature singer-songwriter pop like Jim Croce. There'll come a time when Christina herself will be stale and forgotten. Just like David Cassidy.

Amen to that!

Dean Winchester · 02-14-2004, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by Steve M.
That's teen pop for you, what's fresh five years ago is stale today. Meanwhile, straight rock from the likes of the Stones, Floyd, Zep and others is timeless. So is mature singer-songwriter pop like Jim Croce. There'll come a time when Christina herself will be stale and forgotten. Just like David Cassidy.

well, I think Christina's album is already dated cheese. but if Stripped is any indication of what's to come, I think Christina could dodge the "teen pop" stigma and grow as an adult artist. Could be similar to how George Michael's music with Wham was so sugary it's bad for your teeth (tho I confess, Make It Big is a fun album), but his solo albums in the 1990's like Older and Listen Without Prejudice completely made you forget all about I Want Your Sex and Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.

Czas na Zywiec · 02-14-2004, 04:13 PM

college kids like music, not old bublegum or oldschool pop.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 02-14-2004, 09:36 PM

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Originally posted by Steve M.
That's teen pop for you, what's fresh five years ago is stale today. Meanwhile, straight rock from the likes of the Stones, Floyd, Zep and others is timeless. So is mature singer-songwriter pop like Jim Croce. There'll come a time when Christina herself will be stale and forgotten. Just like David Cassidy.

Long live David Cassidy!

And Im 'college aged'.. maybe not in college, but still. Hell, Im into Britney, Justin, Christina, etc. and not ashamed to say.

Ewan's My Man · 02-14-2004, 10:13 PM

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5 years old isn't THAT old for pop music. Look how well Madonna's Immaculate Collection still sells (it scans 4000 a week compared to American Life's 800, and it's been out 14 years), and the most recent track on that album was 1990.

That CD is a classic tho, it has classic songs on it. Christina Aguilera? Sure, I like her and she has a good voice, but does she have what it takes to become a "classic"? Who knows...

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 02-14-2004, 10:42 PM

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I know quite a few people who consider Dirty Diana their favorite MJ song.

Like me.

"Bad" is my favorite album of Michael's.

And so what? People have different tastes? I don't see what the big deal is.

SBTB Geek · 02-14-2004, 11:04 PM

LOL... you can't compare Christina's debut to Madonna's Immaculate Collection... because it's an album full of ageless classics (her greatest hits,) Christina Aguilera (the album) only has about 6 rememberable songs. And you can't compare to her at all to Pink Floyd, Led, and the Stones... not just yet. Give her time.

02-13-2004, 04:41 PM	#1
Janice Johnson Commercial Lover Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 30, 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 4,739	Michael and Christina are hardly liked in my college! I had two cassettes of Christina Aguilera's "Genie in a bottle" and Michael Jackson's "Bad". I was selling them because I needed some money. Almost everyone I asked was like "I don't like Christina Aguilera and Michael Jackson. I was getting so frustrated and desperate I was asking men in their 40's and 50's to buy them! I was asking young GUYS to buy Christina! I began asking people twice to buy my cassettes without hardly realizing that I already asked them. Finally, a cafeteria cashier and some construction worker bought them. Hehe! I never knew Christina Aguilera was so unpopular. I knew that Michael was sort of not liked.

02-13-2004, 05:10 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	well, remember, this is college. People who are 19-20 are "too cool" to like stuff on TRL. They're more into Dave Matthews and stuff that "looks cool". Christina, Britney and Justin do not look cool to people who are trying to impress people with their "I'm so cool" music tastes

02-13-2004, 10:40 PM	#3
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	Plus, Carson Daly is a twerp.

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Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	cool?

02-14-2004, 03:59 AM	#6
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Possible reasons: 1. You were selling CASSETTES, no one buys those anymore. 2. The "Genie In a Bottle" cassette you were selling most likely was a bootleg because neither "GIAB" or her debut were released in cassette, only CD. 3. "GIAB" is 5 years old, that song is WAY too old, and it's POP... most college students stay away from pop music as if it was a plague. 4. "Bad" was the beginning of the end for Michael Jackson, if you were selling Thriller or Off The Wall you would of sold them without trouble. 5. People didn't begin to get interested in Christina until Stripped. Christina isn't unpopular, you were just targeting the wrong crowd.

02-14-2004, 04:13 PM	#11
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	college kids like music, not old bublegum or oldschool pop.

02-14-2004, 11:04 PM	#15
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	LOL... you can't compare Christina's debut to Madonna's Immaculate Collection... because it's an album full of ageless classics (her greatest hits,) Christina Aguilera (the album) only has about 6 rememberable songs. And you can't compare to her at all to Pink Floyd, Led, and the Stones... not just yet. Give her time.